# AquaBell 28 Extended wheelhouse del 1978 - id: 5770 - url: 1978-aquabell-28-extended-wheelhouse-5770 - Listing status: checked - Listing type: vessel for sale - Category: Work boats - Built: 1978 - Price: from £28,500 - Added date: 2022-03-11 Description 'Hornet' is a rare and highly sought-after extended wheelhouse Aquabell 28, fitted with a Ford Mermaid Majestic 210hp turbo diesel engine with shaft drive for improved reliability and economy. Often compared favorably to the Newhaven Seawarrior as they offer significantly more deck and cabin space, or the Mitchell 31 thanks to lower running and mooring costs, 'Hornet' has recently had a refit including new cabin linings throughout and a mechanical overhaul including new seacocks and full engine service. Only for sale due to her owner's plans changing, early viewing is highly recommended. Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office on (01621) 785600 Specifications Vessel name: Hornet Builder: AquaBell Make: Aquabell Model: 28 Constructed: 1978 Heads: 1 No. of engines: 1 Engine model: Ford Mermaid Engine power: 210.0 Fuel type: Diesel Cruising Speed: 11 knots Maximum Speed: 16 knots Nominal length: 28' Length over all: 28' Length at waterline: 26' Beam: 10' Maximum draft: 3' 4" Hull material: Glass Fibre Hull type: Semi Displacement Accommodation The accommodation offers 2 berths (further berths could be created if required), with good headroom in the saloon. Forecabin with two single V-berths, an infill to create a double berth (no cushions are included but can easily be supplied), and stowage. Separate heads compartment to port with Jabsco marine toilet (new 2021 inc plumbing) and washbasin with pressurised cold water supply, mirror, and cupboard. Wheelhouse saloon consisting of a helm position to port, L-shaped settee with table aft, and linear galley to starboard equipped with an Eno 2-burner gas cooker with grill and oven, sink with pressurised cold water supply, and excellent stowage in a range of cupboards and beneath the seating. The saloon is upholstered in high-quality blue vinyl, and all linings have been renewed with either moisture-resistant carpet throughout (fitted in 2021), apart from the vinyl saloon headlining. Externally there is a large aft cockpit with stowage in various lockers and good access on to the wide side decks. An electric capstan winch can serve for a variety of uses, including as an anchor windlass with the line led aft. Access on and off the stern is via an upgraded bespoke stainless steel frame with steps and grab bars, which could also be modified to include a small bathing platform and swim ladder very easily. Construction Aquabell 28 built by Aqua-Bell Ltd in approx. 1978. White semi-displacement hull, superstructure, and decks with non-slip surfaces. Aluminium glazed windows. Heavy-duty rubber rubbing strakes. Stainless steel stemhead fitting, sampson posts, and ancillary deck fittings. Wheel steering with rudder position indicator to skeg hung rudder. 'Hornet' was originally been built like most Aquabell 28s with outdrive legs, then in circa 2000 she was professionally refitted and converted to a single shaft drive for lower maintenance and improved reliability. Since then she has been lightly used and has recently been recommissioned including new linings, all new seacocks, and general maintenance throughout. Equipment Anchor with chain and warp Electric capstan winch to starboard Stainless steel all-round rails, grabrails, and pulpit 3 x Windscreen wipers Navigation lights Fenders and warps Navigation Equipment ICOM DSC VHF radio Lowrance X510C colour fishfinder / depth sounder Lowrance colour GPS chart plotter Navman Tracker 5600 chart plotter Furuno 1623 radar 2 x VHF whip aerials Navigation lights Engine(s) Located in a cockpit engine compartment, Ford Mermaid Majestic 210hp 6-cylinder turbo diesel marine engine. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Single lever control with electric start. Shaft drive via a V-drive gearbox to bronze 3-bladed propeller. Adjustable trim tabs (overhauled 2021). The engine is in excellent cosmetic condition and is showing as having run for 1152hrs which we believe to be correct as either the hours since new, or possibly from a factory reconditioning program. In winter 2021 it had a full service including all filters and fluids, all cooling and fuel pipes were inspected and replaced where required, reconditioned starter motor and alternator fitted, and all seacocks were also renewed at this time. Electrics 2 x 12v Batteries (new 2021) charged via engine alternator. Electrical distribution system. Full cabin lighting. Safety Equipment Remote control (manual) searchlight Radar reflector Electric bilge pumps with automatic and manual switching Disclaimer The company normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. This information was supplied by the listing contact and must be independently verified. Ships.trade is not necessarily the vessel owner or seller.